Bob Kester
Obituary
Bob Kester, born in Salinas, Calif., on July 8, 1938, and lifetime resident of King City, passed away on Jan. 6, 2022.
He served aboard the USS Radford DD/DDE 446 stationed in Hawaii and was honorably discharged in 1963. Coming back to King City, he worked in Soledad as a correctional officer, retiring after 27-years. He had a big heart and was passionate about our rights to bear arms as he was a lifetime member of the NRA and the North American Hunting Club,
A longtime loyal supporter of Paralyzed Veterans of America, St. Judes Children Hospital, the Boys Club, and the Olympic Shooting Team are just a few on a long list of charities he supported.
He was very thankful and grateful for the amazing staff at Mee Memorial Hospital, although he may not have expressed it. The family also thanks the staff for their caring and kindness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew (Buster) Lovell and Inez Palmer Lovell; and brother, Raymond Morasci. He is survived by his nephews, Terry and Gary Morasci; and cousin, Steven George.
Published in King City Rustler · April 19, 2022